i hate curbs :(
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From: Bristol UK
My Ride: 55 525D Sport
Full Black Leather
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drove into a space
went shopping
came back
reverse out, CRACK get out anf half my front bumper is ripped off nooooooooooooo lol. it had some how got caught on the curb (which was flat??)
any way even though it looked soooooooo bad it had actually only popped a few pins and my friend pushed it all back on and you cant actually see any damage (creased the paint a little bit where it bend the bumper in half). so wasn't to bad in the end
be careful on them curbs!!!, i refuse to park any where near them now
went shopping
came back
reverse out, CRACK get out anf half my front bumper is ripped off nooooooooooooo lol. it had some how got caught on the curb (which was flat??)
any way even though it looked soooooooo bad it had actually only popped a few pins and my friend pushed it all back on and you cant actually see any damage (creased the paint a little bit where it bend the bumper in half). so wasn't to bad in the end
be careful on them curbs!!!, i refuse to park any where near them now
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From: Mississauga, Ontario
My Ride: 2004 BMW 545I
M sport suspension
Active Steering
M sport interior
Navi
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drove into a space
went shopping
came back
reverse out, CRACK get out anf half my front bumper is ripped off nooooooooooooo lol. it had some how got caught on the curb (which was flat??)
any way even though it looked soooooooo bad it had actually only popped a few pins and my friend pushed it all back on and you cant actually see any damage (creased the paint a little bit where it bend the bumper in half). so wasn't to bad in the end
be careful on them curbs!!!, i refuse to park any where near them now
went shopping
came back
reverse out, CRACK get out anf half my front bumper is ripped off nooooooooooooo lol. it had some how got caught on the curb (which was flat??)
any way even though it looked soooooooo bad it had actually only popped a few pins and my friend pushed it all back on and you cant actually see any damage (creased the paint a little bit where it bend the bumper in half). so wasn't to bad in the end
be careful on them curbs!!!, i refuse to park any where near them now
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From: SoCal
My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
LOl another option (and the one I use) is to back into all parking spaces - my rear bumper is much higher and I want a new from Trinity anyways LOL
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From: Glasgow
I did the same thing with mine when i first got it. I drove forward ok but when i came back to the car and began reversing the front lip was trapped behind the kerb. I had to get my partner to reverse while i tried to lift the front of the car up slightly. It was too late though, the damage was already done, the front lip was split and pulled down. My local BMW bodyshop says its a common problem, especially with the M-Sport kit fitted. The tell tale sign that this has happened is the fit of the bumper and the front wings. When the lip gets stuck on a kerb, its pulls the edges of the bumper down at the sides when you reverse and often splits the wing panels in the process!! Luckily i just ended up with a split lip and a larger than normal gap between my bumper and wings at the sides. The only cure is a complete new bumper.
I always stay well away from kerbs now or reverse into a space where the clearance at the back is much greater.
I always stay well away from kerbs now or reverse into a space where the clearance at the back is much greater.
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From: Massachusetts
My Ride: 2008 535xi
I park as far away from curbs, other cars, shopping carts, etc. as humanly possible. My passengers (those who couldn't give a shit about cars) break my balls constantly. I usually find the "spot" in the parking lot with the other cars doing the same thing as me (almost always BMWs and Mercs for some reason).
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From: Toronto, Canada
My Ride: 2012 535i X-driveSpace Grey/Black Dakota, Fineline Anthracite Trim; Executive Package (Rear View, Lumbar, Nav, Voice, SIRIUS, HiFi Pro) Technology Package (Hi Beam Assist, Lane Departure, Blind Spot Detection, Surround View) BMW Apps (Apps, Smart Pho
Model Year: 2012
My retired 325i hooked a small parking curb pin at the dealership when I backed up. Despite the ripping noise, everything looked OK. After ten minutes on the highway, I heard a loud noise and the car bucked as I drove over a piece of the front bumper. Since I always carry a piece of tough wire in my own toolkit I was able to wire the rest in place along with the outside temp sensor. Cost only $135 at a body shop which dealership took care of.
Been very careful since. My passengers wear runners when I park as well.
Been very careful since. My passengers wear runners when I park as well.
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From: Montreal
My Ride: 2015 435xi GC
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From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
You guys must have eaten a lot while you were shopping to make to nose drop that much. 
